Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exigent

adjective
/ˈɛk.sɪ.dʒənt/
Definition
Urgent or demanding; requiring immediate attention.
Examples
  • Her exigent demands left the team feeling overwhelmed.
  • The exigent circumstances of the emergency required a quick response from the authorities.
  • In the exigent moments of the game, every second counted.
Meaning
The term exigent refers to situations or conditions that are pressing and require prompt action.
Synonyms
  • urgent
  • pressing
  • critical
  • demanding
  • imperative